Description

Description

Description

  • Key Performance Benefit: Designed for high-precision cleaning, CleanWIPE® swabs are widely used globally across critical sectors such as medical devices, hard disk drives, and precision manufacturing. Their design ensures particle-free surfaces, safeguarding the quality of sensitive components.
  • Material & Construction: The swabs are crafted through an automated fabrication and inspection process that eliminates defects common in traditional swabs, offering a clean, scratch-free application. The swab tip is constructed from medical-grade open-cell PU foam.
  • Risk Reduction / Compliance Benefit: High-purity formulation and multistage washing process ensure a swab free of Amines, Sulphur, and Chloride, ensuring compatibility with the curing of platinum-cured silicones, adhesives, and epoxies.
  • Protection Level: Super fine seal eliminates the risk of scratching delicate optical assemblies.
  • Comfort & Usability: Available in very small point-and-paddle head shapes for cleaning very small spaces.
  • Safety & Compliance Assurance: Manufactured in an ISO-certified cleanroom with complete traceability of materials. The proprietary washing process enables the swabs to pass ISO 10993-5 cytotoxicity testing. Pyrogen-free versions are available upon request.

Recommended For

  • Medical device manufacturing
  • Hard disk drive manufacturing
  • Precision manufacturing
  • Cleaning delicate optical assemblies
  • Removal of silicones, adhesives, and epoxies
  • Cleaning very small spaces

Primary Industries

  • Medical Device Manufacturing
  • Hard Disk Drive Manufacturing
  • Precision Manufacturing

Standards and Certifications

  • ISO-certified cleanroom manufacturing
  • ISO 10993-5 cytotoxicity testing

Packaging

  • 500 Swabs / Pack
  • 16 Packs / Case
  • 8,000 Swabs Total
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Properties

Head Thickness 4.5 mm
Head Width 4.5 mm
Head Length 20.0 mm
Handle Length 132.5 mm
Handle Diameter 2.5 mm
Total Length 152.5 mm
Head Material CleanWIPE®
Head Bond Thermal
Handle Material Wood
Handle Color Natural

FAQs

When is a wood handle swab a practical choice for precision cleaning tasks?

Wood handle swabs are often chosen when operators need a rigid tool that provides stable handling during cleaning. The firm structure can help technicians apply controlled pressure when accessing internal components or equipment surfaces, which is useful during maintenance, inspection, or assembly preparation tasks.

What types of components are commonly cleaned with medium-width foam swabs?

Medium-width foam swabs are typically used on components that require targeted cleaning but offer slightly more surface area than micro parts. Examples include connectors, device housings, small mechanical assemblies, and internal equipment surfaces where controlled coverage helps remove residues or particles efficiently.

Can these swabs be used for cleaning inside equipment or enclosures?

Yes, the extended handle design allows technicians to reach into deeper housings or equipment openings without disassembling surrounding parts. This reach can support routine maintenance, inspection, and cleaning procedures where internal surfaces or components must be accessed carefully.

How can operators maintain precision when using longer cleaning swabs?

Technicians often hold the swab closer to the foam tip when performing delicate cleaning. This grip improves stability and helps guide the swab accurately across targeted areas. Using slow, controlled movements can help capture residues while minimizing the chance of contacting nearby sensitive components.

What handling practices help preserve cleanliness before the swabs are used?

Swabs should remain sealed in their packaging until needed and handled with clean gloves in controlled environments. Avoid touching the foam tip or placing it on work surfaces before use. These practices help maintain the cleanliness required for sensitive manufacturing and precision cleaning processes. Tip Swabs w/ ESD Safe